January 2007
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Rathkopf Named Associate Program Leader for Computational Physics; Graziani Named Associate B Division Leader for Computational Physics

James RathkopfFrank Graziani Dennis Hewett

To continue and expand collaboration in code development between Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory’s A and B Programs—the two departments responsible for design and analysis of nuclear warheads—Livermore Physicist James A. Rathkopf (left) recently was named Associate A and B Program Leader for Computational Physics within the Defense and Nuclear Technologies Program. In this role, Rathkopf will continue solely the leadership of the ASC Integrated Codes sub-program, a position he shared in recent years.

Also, Livermore Physicist Frank R. Graziani (middle) was selected for the dual role of Associate B Division Leader for Computational Physics and the Deputy Associate B Program Leader for Computational Physics. Graziani will work with Rathkopf directing the effort and budget for B Program’s code-development. Rathkopf, Graziani, and Dennis W. Hewett (right), A Program’s Deputy Associate Program Leader for Computational Physics, will coordinate computational physics activities with various programs across Livermore Laboratory, with particular emphasis given to managing the Livermore ASC Integrated Codes sub-program and coordinating code collaborations. Formerly, Graziani supported legacy and ASC codes, and he was the B Program Verification and Validation lead.

Thorp Named ASC CCSE Program Manager

John Hopson and Stephen Lee are pleased to announce the selection of John Thorp as the permanent ASC CCSE Program Manager. John will report to Stephen Lee, the CCS Division Leader and also, programmatically, to John Hopson, the ASC Program Director. John Thorp will manage scope, schedule, and budget for the Computer Systems and Software Environment program element of the ASC Program. John has been acting in this role since earlier this spring. His appointment is effective November 13, 2006.